What is the difference between American flag which is printed vs. sewn?
In general, all United States flags produced by American manufacturers are made from one of 3 fabrics: nylon, polyester or cotton. It is possible to print or sew any of these fabrics to create the desired image. If the flag is made by a bonified United States flag manufacturing company, it is probable the flag fabric quality is good to excellent and the production method, dyed, screen printed or sewn will not affect the flag life. Caution: all manufacturers also produce budget flags. The following construction features usually mean a flag is well made: double hem on the upper and lower horizontal length edges(fly length) with two rows of lock-stitching; double hem on the end of the flag (fly end) with fours rows of lock-stitching with back stitched reinforcement; strong polyester or cotton canvas band (heading) along the left vertical height of the flag with brass rolled rim grommets.
